Easy Pecan Pie Recipe
October 13, 2021
This easy pecan pie recipe is a classic dessert, with sweet crust pastry and sugary sweet, a hint of caramelised custard filling.
![Easy pecan pie Pecan Pie](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOYxROERbgXEjsMWSKKoIN_qIa_Z5J1skTyKzyILZpAvYzhAkLvCRFeZdSr-1kPknvlncVZz7TCUU-_cSkauxjuaCwCpNxxjgnsAx8WDZINYDSZypLSCKObKxY7Z0y29DolCkThHV1zfA/s16000-rw/Homemade-pecan-pie.jpg)
Pecan nuts, soft with a subtle hint caramelised custard made from brown sugar, corn syrup, baked in sweet crust pastry is a classic dessert.
This old fashion Pecan Pie with beautiful autumn colours, is definitely one of our favourite pie!
And it is so easy to bake pecan pie at home.
![Best Pecan pie recipe Best Pecan pie](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKHVInUte64iJbZEo1_ZXwsvFVL37HOnXojVoRBd8ZNOlzJvAht13pn5Scq0FKl2XdLmjkKxzjza8UcEurv6yIVqY8kzorE4EyN3sidMySlpt8MFPPJRuZ58IBhYcbNECXmco1CpDryG4/s16000-rw/Pecan-Pie.jpg)
Ingredients by cups can be found in the note section of the recipe card.
However, do take note that this pecan pie recipe measurement in cups are direct conversion only.
For best result, kitchen scale is essential.
![sweet pastry for pecan pie Making sweet pastry for pecan pie](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAnX71l3ayRXhbcBBRHG-AOXmBOm2YP68jXRxTczpyrZRlM94fAxwMe541bskwXkV6I27nlGFxUOsvuHzDThwq_zcKBX-S2zXMf4-x_z2ZgVfbuaW-WIv6chMlOsjb0dPYKh6vhE7eI0E/w640-h428-rw/egg-yolk.jpg)
1. Rub flour, caster sugar and butter to breadcrumb like texture.
Add egg yolks and mix.
![Add water to sweet pastry to bind. Add water to sweet pastry for pecan pie](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjCxByUb0EFWnNI1-vav1DCBVK7lmcZ2cxxYuckfht7LKNRmfhWK0cx5I4eGDCTstSD4_FU4AYp9rsKlw_Nq02HoS2LvncCe0aPzhvysMFhmJPAKcEIwNXXXkqU9GZsrFRZkC-2lX8R4k/w640-h428-rw/water.jpg)
2. Add 1 teaspoon of cold water.
Do not add more than 2 teaspoon, the pastry will shrink in the baking stage.
Do not over work the pastry either, it will also shrink during baking stage.
![Rest sweet pastry in the refrigerator Refrigerate sweet pastry](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5aI7uwyehcyXKfLwUdMjpB2BmWxnIzHgRF1MzpoptAOyHdUsyWv3Wzoy8nLUHGWl6mM_8Jcwb_k3d3DnthfKnVGfsEtA4OTL1NeY5zzEZ1BtuCW_tBpuo0R3iJMDjB7wQCcBRhVZyD24/w640-h428-rw/refrigerate-sweet-pastry.jpg)
3. Wrap in cling film and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
![Blind bake sweet pastry for pecan pie Blind bake pecan pie casing](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje8F-ylMc9bpWJcFQPAlNNfA6EY65sbpg3nyTmCZCdRMx1zExeuPRULIZgGh9rkWGMNWjiYqruQpk9LveYZ13quLxJMFGZiPuaK0XvDFoH-GCTNujuNwaXRj95SR_CVCqiRDLsCyeP2C4/w640-h428-rw/blind-bake-sweet-pastry.jpg)
4. Roll out to 3mm thickness and transfer to loose base pie tin.
Take extra caution to extend the pastry above the baking pan.
This is to cater for any shrinkages during baking.
Tear pastry and patch where needed.
Pastry is ready for the first stage - blind bake.
![trim any excess par bake pastry trim excess par bake pastry](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6WV0ufvGFYGFlmsmlsB-1MMQTofvhCsxJXHztEfEqNZ3-x8oLpsrUOkUXvK1Q0GhU_FjDFBZ397lJNzqDcMawVVaUHjC4UtFSsKTn7v97aroZDAQnLicvZnZpu_4BXEN_rlLUSQmsJg4/w640-h428-rw/trim-excess.jpg)
5. After 10 minutes, remove baking beans and trim off the excess pastry.
I do not like to waste, so I bake the excess pastry together with the 2nd pastry bake.
![Making pecan pie filling Mixing pecan pie filling](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA7Am1q1BVrvbdw7aKsBLTntxjUUFWNZHDhY-CV4zYSdOuy6a0hJ4TxMiyuvow6PRSl6m6HXukEym1CpVdJB7s7LXxfTdwMUlxfvmOlHtTp7b5nVmzv-Ud6fexXNViMPH5_G4q69ImEQM/w640-h428-rw/add-eggs.jpg)
6. While the pastry is baking in the oven, prepare the pecan pie filling.
Stir dark brown sugar, corn syrup and eggs.
![strain pecan pie filling for a smooth custard strain pecan pie filling](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2hDl-wjm1vS6XBbtyMomOaKR7jlHBp2LlnNfk3ggKAbi-FvQSVyIT3yCzAP7tN03ynnWiS0hxSi6QyBy4Q9rItXIMBBgfVRkqIMChk4XxuH8tqu09P4aLhpQZv7HcSROT7bXZSA7riWU/w640-h428-rw/strain-.jpg)
7. Pass through sieve for nice smooth custard filling.
![melted butter to uncooked custard last stage to add melted butter to uncooked custard](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1fIsbnkTfnL5BQwVdghRKNsYVkpkIY6aJ42h_YA-Fw9sHfm_a-5X2Y4ueJYcYM25OhJfFZFSaPHtU72Ay3g4teiJIso8HhGiORmMzIz1HrosUxJQ1rJwqW88DR3UgK2mb6x1dCRngTpE/w640-h428-rw/add-melted-butter.jpg)
8. Add melted butter.
![Pour custrad filling into the baked pie crust. Pour the pecan pie filling into the baked pie crust.](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibSxBtlI_XGFPicj_xTjoyCm4wufxkz5BXl5Rbz04uqUMSQqh9k-iyQQbkJjSgsbMFA0jx59dVxOh1yn3OstZRVpwbuThFFS81CUJZEZM1jjaHIBbYSqa9gdiOTAocr7FdM1QyHG1gzCk/w640-h428-rw/pour-into-sweet-pastry-casing.jpg)
9. Pour the pecan pie filling into the baked pie crust.
![Arrange whole pecan nuts on pie Arrange whole pecan nuts](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_CptrxmQ354vgoEiU5b4gSBFgT2ofdM9ROlwoZKr40p4W-yxhULOksv4eeM_nOC_-T4pGp0KTdm0PvKXLqLgUgES79pWdv0_0IBAnry2HgJW0OH8g5xtA2rhrDILZ3M1FXiipF1nJK2g/w640-h428-rw/arrange-pecan-nut.jpg)
10. Arrange pecan nuts as whole or you can crush pecan nuts and place them on the uncooked custard.
![Pecan pie is going back into the oven Pecan pie is going back into the oven for final bake.](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ0nv6Z6gWT5dr3DsSbNeScateunnBRhOdPwVd4RN_ABOSNPviGeiW1QTVcH9uA39YD6wLu3GsawtHnvYG9VbbS1OKZ_7sCJdHAQXTYbM17kL7dTdwgiQzSoSJ5-UWNcHcC7OlbitKPT0/w640-h428-rw/ready-to-be-baked.jpg)
11. Pecan pie is going back into the oven for final bake.
![Hot pecan pie is not ready to be served yet. Piping hot pecan pie.](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIqJnOmw_9jE-wc9DTWzO1LwjhafPYl65MOsLuDj8JGX6qKFu9NGLG7j7QDpG5e2m6gyd_hSTSFNz4dezSAVzdKq59SRtR_oe0HrOmKnJwxDKY34E-JAvXVNWqZPmVBspLV8WSmE38v8E/w640-h428-rw/baked-pecan-pie.jpg)
12. Piping hot pecan pie.
This pecan pie is not ready to be served yet.
The pecan pie filling has not set yet. It will be a gooey mess, if I try to slice them at this stage!
![A slice of delicious pecan pie A slice of homemade pecan pie](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglYU1N_X_x0t_7munGsrasthWpT8BxselCRxE9dSqKsqCaDf7P0t0taGpkzVt5sbE-LrmC27jNBCSPZWODy7tI7ZQkVnioKLza0R7P4em0acY8F1L2xGIgiku-1N4hRB_ChmDW21EIfxc/s16000-rw/Pecan-pie-easy.jpg)
13. Once cooled, pecan pie and its filling should should hold its shape
It takes about half an hour to an hour for the pecan pie filling to set, before you can slice them.
Sliced too early, you risk of pecan pie filling collapsing as the custard is still runny and gooey.
![easy pecan pie recipes easy pecan pie recipe](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN4fRah8w1onadtFucNybIpTXlVNLOPd87kd876BzKvfuw7BACtOvxrAz_I8ZU7LHhhaNpGS7o1DcVn2lpChKA2U_efeH5m4YfehCsfTEL857nc64HVJsmzHQDlucZEzZJC5Axhg9lf2g/s16000-rw/Easy-pecan-pie.jpg)
Pecan pie is best eaten within 3 days.
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![This easy pecan pie recipe is a classic dessert, with sweet crust pastry and sugary sweet, a hint of caramelised custard filling. Once baked, pecan pie should be cooled down completely, before slicing to allow custard to set. This easy pecan pie recipe is a classic dessert, with sweet crust pastry and sugary sweet, a hint of caramelised custard filling. Once baked, pecan pie should be cooled down completely, before slicing to allow custard to set.](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhyalUn_Kg6VXcJkGSRCDyQx4CTESLfRCUFR0AvCi7ArxD8j-z_KanROmtJ5wOWUN0e5q5FuctrBzPO4C3umBx3RX9XVr-FH4lLmh6V1oAnP4JGMGZJnRGHfYV-Zn1Mzkz4KC4ydruOXc/s16000-rw/Pecan-Pie-Pin-for-Blog.jpg)
![Easy pecan pie Pecan Pie](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOYxROERbgXEjsMWSKKoIN_qIa_Z5J1skTyKzyILZpAvYzhAkLvCRFeZdSr-1kPknvlncVZz7TCUU-_cSkauxjuaCwCpNxxjgnsAx8WDZINYDSZypLSCKObKxY7Z0y29DolCkThHV1zfA/s16000-rw/Homemade-pecan-pie.jpg)
Pecan nuts, soft with a subtle hint caramelised custard made from brown sugar, corn syrup, baked in sweet crust pastry is a classic dessert.
This old fashion Pecan Pie with beautiful autumn colours, is definitely one of our favourite pie!
And it is so easy to bake pecan pie at home.
![Best Pecan pie recipe Best Pecan pie](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKHVInUte64iJbZEo1_ZXwsvFVL37HOnXojVoRBd8ZNOlzJvAht13pn5Scq0FKl2XdLmjkKxzjza8UcEurv6yIVqY8kzorE4EyN3sidMySlpt8MFPPJRuZ58IBhYcbNECXmco1CpDryG4/s16000-rw/Pecan-Pie.jpg)
How to make Pecan Pie?
Printable pecan pie recipe and 'How to', can be found towards the end of the post.Ingredients by cups can be found in the note section of the recipe card.
However, do take note that this pecan pie recipe measurement in cups are direct conversion only.
For best result, kitchen scale is essential.
![sweet pastry for pecan pie Making sweet pastry for pecan pie](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAnX71l3ayRXhbcBBRHG-AOXmBOm2YP68jXRxTczpyrZRlM94fAxwMe541bskwXkV6I27nlGFxUOsvuHzDThwq_zcKBX-S2zXMf4-x_z2ZgVfbuaW-WIv6chMlOsjb0dPYKh6vhE7eI0E/w640-h428-rw/egg-yolk.jpg)
1. Rub flour, caster sugar and butter to breadcrumb like texture.
Add egg yolks and mix.
![Add water to sweet pastry to bind. Add water to sweet pastry for pecan pie](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjCxByUb0EFWnNI1-vav1DCBVK7lmcZ2cxxYuckfht7LKNRmfhWK0cx5I4eGDCTstSD4_FU4AYp9rsKlw_Nq02HoS2LvncCe0aPzhvysMFhmJPAKcEIwNXXXkqU9GZsrFRZkC-2lX8R4k/w640-h428-rw/water.jpg)
2. Add 1 teaspoon of cold water.
Do not add more than 2 teaspoon, the pastry will shrink in the baking stage.
Do not over work the pastry either, it will also shrink during baking stage.
![Rest sweet pastry in the refrigerator Refrigerate sweet pastry](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5aI7uwyehcyXKfLwUdMjpB2BmWxnIzHgRF1MzpoptAOyHdUsyWv3Wzoy8nLUHGWl6mM_8Jcwb_k3d3DnthfKnVGfsEtA4OTL1NeY5zzEZ1BtuCW_tBpuo0R3iJMDjB7wQCcBRhVZyD24/w640-h428-rw/refrigerate-sweet-pastry.jpg)
3. Wrap in cling film and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
![Blind bake sweet pastry for pecan pie Blind bake pecan pie casing](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje8F-ylMc9bpWJcFQPAlNNfA6EY65sbpg3nyTmCZCdRMx1zExeuPRULIZgGh9rkWGMNWjiYqruQpk9LveYZ13quLxJMFGZiPuaK0XvDFoH-GCTNujuNwaXRj95SR_CVCqiRDLsCyeP2C4/w640-h428-rw/blind-bake-sweet-pastry.jpg)
4. Roll out to 3mm thickness and transfer to loose base pie tin.
Take extra caution to extend the pastry above the baking pan.
This is to cater for any shrinkages during baking.
Tear pastry and patch where needed.
Pastry is ready for the first stage - blind bake.
![trim any excess par bake pastry trim excess par bake pastry](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6WV0ufvGFYGFlmsmlsB-1MMQTofvhCsxJXHztEfEqNZ3-x8oLpsrUOkUXvK1Q0GhU_FjDFBZ397lJNzqDcMawVVaUHjC4UtFSsKTn7v97aroZDAQnLicvZnZpu_4BXEN_rlLUSQmsJg4/w640-h428-rw/trim-excess.jpg)
5. After 10 minutes, remove baking beans and trim off the excess pastry.
I do not like to waste, so I bake the excess pastry together with the 2nd pastry bake.
![Making pecan pie filling Mixing pecan pie filling](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA7Am1q1BVrvbdw7aKsBLTntxjUUFWNZHDhY-CV4zYSdOuy6a0hJ4TxMiyuvow6PRSl6m6HXukEym1CpVdJB7s7LXxfTdwMUlxfvmOlHtTp7b5nVmzv-Ud6fexXNViMPH5_G4q69ImEQM/w640-h428-rw/add-eggs.jpg)
6. While the pastry is baking in the oven, prepare the pecan pie filling.
Stir dark brown sugar, corn syrup and eggs.
![strain pecan pie filling for a smooth custard strain pecan pie filling](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2hDl-wjm1vS6XBbtyMomOaKR7jlHBp2LlnNfk3ggKAbi-FvQSVyIT3yCzAP7tN03ynnWiS0hxSi6QyBy4Q9rItXIMBBgfVRkqIMChk4XxuH8tqu09P4aLhpQZv7HcSROT7bXZSA7riWU/w640-h428-rw/strain-.jpg)
7. Pass through sieve for nice smooth custard filling.
![melted butter to uncooked custard last stage to add melted butter to uncooked custard](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1fIsbnkTfnL5BQwVdghRKNsYVkpkIY6aJ42h_YA-Fw9sHfm_a-5X2Y4ueJYcYM25OhJfFZFSaPHtU72Ay3g4teiJIso8HhGiORmMzIz1HrosUxJQ1rJwqW88DR3UgK2mb6x1dCRngTpE/w640-h428-rw/add-melted-butter.jpg)
8. Add melted butter.
![Pour custrad filling into the baked pie crust. Pour the pecan pie filling into the baked pie crust.](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibSxBtlI_XGFPicj_xTjoyCm4wufxkz5BXl5Rbz04uqUMSQqh9k-iyQQbkJjSgsbMFA0jx59dVxOh1yn3OstZRVpwbuThFFS81CUJZEZM1jjaHIBbYSqa9gdiOTAocr7FdM1QyHG1gzCk/w640-h428-rw/pour-into-sweet-pastry-casing.jpg)
9. Pour the pecan pie filling into the baked pie crust.
![Arrange whole pecan nuts on pie Arrange whole pecan nuts](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_CptrxmQ354vgoEiU5b4gSBFgT2ofdM9ROlwoZKr40p4W-yxhULOksv4eeM_nOC_-T4pGp0KTdm0PvKXLqLgUgES79pWdv0_0IBAnry2HgJW0OH8g5xtA2rhrDILZ3M1FXiipF1nJK2g/w640-h428-rw/arrange-pecan-nut.jpg)
10. Arrange pecan nuts as whole or you can crush pecan nuts and place them on the uncooked custard.
![Pecan pie is going back into the oven Pecan pie is going back into the oven for final bake.](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ0nv6Z6gWT5dr3DsSbNeScateunnBRhOdPwVd4RN_ABOSNPviGeiW1QTVcH9uA39YD6wLu3GsawtHnvYG9VbbS1OKZ_7sCJdHAQXTYbM17kL7dTdwgiQzSoSJ5-UWNcHcC7OlbitKPT0/w640-h428-rw/ready-to-be-baked.jpg)
11. Pecan pie is going back into the oven for final bake.
![Hot pecan pie is not ready to be served yet. Piping hot pecan pie.](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIqJnOmw_9jE-wc9DTWzO1LwjhafPYl65MOsLuDj8JGX6qKFu9NGLG7j7QDpG5e2m6gyd_hSTSFNz4dezSAVzdKq59SRtR_oe0HrOmKnJwxDKY34E-JAvXVNWqZPmVBspLV8WSmE38v8E/w640-h428-rw/baked-pecan-pie.jpg)
12. Piping hot pecan pie.
This pecan pie is not ready to be served yet.
The pecan pie filling has not set yet. It will be a gooey mess, if I try to slice them at this stage!
![A slice of delicious pecan pie A slice of homemade pecan pie](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglYU1N_X_x0t_7munGsrasthWpT8BxselCRxE9dSqKsqCaDf7P0t0taGpkzVt5sbE-LrmC27jNBCSPZWODy7tI7ZQkVnioKLza0R7P4em0acY8F1L2xGIgiku-1N4hRB_ChmDW21EIfxc/s16000-rw/Pecan-pie-easy.jpg)
13. Once cooled, pecan pie and its filling should should hold its shape
How to serve Pecan pie?
Pecan pie is best serve when it has completely cooled down or once the custard has set.It takes about half an hour to an hour for the pecan pie filling to set, before you can slice them.
Sliced too early, you risk of pecan pie filling collapsing as the custard is still runny and gooey.
![easy pecan pie recipes easy pecan pie recipe](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN4fRah8w1onadtFucNybIpTXlVNLOPd87kd876BzKvfuw7BACtOvxrAz_I8ZU7LHhhaNpGS7o1DcVn2lpChKA2U_efeH5m4YfehCsfTEL857nc64HVJsmzHQDlucZEzZJC5Axhg9lf2g/s16000-rw/Easy-pecan-pie.jpg)
How do I keep any leftover Pecan Pie?
Any leftover (I am sure all will be gone ;P ), place them in an air tight container and refrigerate.Pecan pie is best eaten within 3 days.
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Video on How to bake Pecan Pie
![This easy pecan pie recipe is a classic dessert, with sweet crust pastry and sugary sweet, a hint of caramelised custard filling. Once baked, pecan pie should be cooled down completely, before slicing to allow custard to set. This easy pecan pie recipe is a classic dessert, with sweet crust pastry and sugary sweet, a hint of caramelised custard filling. Once baked, pecan pie should be cooled down completely, before slicing to allow custard to set.](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhyalUn_Kg6VXcJkGSRCDyQx4CTESLfRCUFR0AvCi7ArxD8j-z_KanROmtJ5wOWUN0e5q5FuctrBzPO4C3umBx3RX9XVr-FH4lLmh6V1oAnP4JGMGZJnRGHfYV-Zn1Mzkz4KC4ydruOXc/s16000-rw/Pecan-Pie-Pin-for-Blog.jpg)
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